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BORIS Johnson is "confident" that Britain IS ready to leave the EU without a deal on October 31 - as Michael Gove laid out the Government's full plans today.

The PM insisted that Brexit would be an "exciting opportunity" and huge chance to "restore democratic self-governance in hundreds of different areas."

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He stressed that the country was "as prepared as possible for all eventualities" now after his 76 days in office.

The PM also praised Michael Gove’s efforts to ramp up Britain’s No Deal planning in time.

He wrote in a 149-page Brexit report: "Thanks to his hard work, we can now confidently say that the UK is prepared to leave the EU without a deal on 31 October.

"It shows that we are ready to honour the promises that were made to the British people, and we will grasp the opportunities that so many voted for three years ago."

Thanks to his hard work, we can now confidently say that the UK is prepared to leave the EU without a deal on 31 October.

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Mr Gove set out the "Herculean" report in the Commons this afternoon - telling MPs: "We’ve moved, it is now time for EU to move too – if it does there is still every chance we can leave with a new deal."

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster added that he hoped Brussels would "match the same generosity that we have shown".

Mr Gove told MPs: "We in this government has compromised. We in this government are showing flexibility. We in this government seek to leave [with] a deal.

"But, faced with the delaying, disruptive and denying tactics of the opposition, we say on behalf of the 17.4m, ‘enough, enough, enough - we need to leave.’"

Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of playing a “reckless blame game” while talks with the EU were "collapsing".

The SNP accused No10 of "arrogant contempt" in its Brexit planning.

Tommy Sheppard, Cabinet spokesman for the party, said the government was performing a "pathetic masquerade" for claiming it was trying to broker a Brexit deal with EU chiefs.

Earlier today Mr Gove said that preparing for No Deal was his "top priority" and Brits could "look forward to the future with confidence".

In its Brexit document, the government outlined the different ways leaving the EU will lead to a brighter future for Britain.

MEDICINE

Despite Remainers claiming there will be a shortage of vital medical supplies after Brexit, the government says it has put “processes in place” to support the “timely availability” of medicines to Brits.

Earlier this month NHS chiefs said there would be 24-hour supply lines to ensure a steady stream of medicine in the event of No Deal.

Today's report also explains that No10 has set up a dedicated ‘Support Unit’ for medical suppliers.

This unit will ensure firms in the health sector are aware of which hoops they need to jump through to make sure time-sensitive medicines make it through customs efficiently.

FOOD

No10 has assured Brits there will be “no overall shortage” of food if the UK leave the EU without a deal.

But explained that if trade routes are “temporarily disrupted” this made lead to “reduced availability” of a number of “short shelf-life fruit and vegetables”.

The report added that 50 per cent of the food consumed in the UK is produced on our shores, while  30 per cent of the food eaten in the UK is imported from the EU, with approximately 20 per cent coming from non-EU countries.

No10 said: “The ‘just-in-time’ nature of food supply chains means that short delays could reduce the choice and availability of some products.”

The government also plans not to tax 88% of imports into the UK if we leave the bloc without a deal.

TRAVEL

The government says both the UK and the EU have put in place measures to ensure all passenger services will continue after Brexit.

However, there may be new document required for requirements for drivers - both commercial and private-  who plan on driving to, from or within the EU, to comply with.

Changes to immigration checks in EU Member States may result in some issues at both UK and EU ports of entry.

TRADE

No10 said Brexit gives the UK the opportunity to have its own voice in the World Trade Organisation for the first time in “nearly  50 years”.

It will also allow us to set our own tariffs, take our own decisions on regulatory issues, and create “new and ambitious” trade relationships around the world, the report says.

PEOPLE

The government plans to end freedom of movement after Brexit and introduce a  new “fairer” immigration system in its wake.

No10 believes this will allow it to "prioritise skills and what people can contribute to the UK, rather than where they come from".

The government's report says this will enable Britain to attract the "skilled and talented" workers that the economy needs to thrive.

FARMING AND FISHING

Brexit will also allow the government to take back control of our fishing and farming industries, the report said.

Farmers will be free to continue producing “world-class food that can be traded globally”.

While leaving the Common Fisheries Policy means the government is free to decide who can access our waters to fish, and on what terms.

PUBLIC SERVICES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES

After Brexit the UK will have more control over how funding is spent as a local community level, the report explained.

Cash plunged into EU funds and programmes on public services can now be replaced by “alternatives that can provide better value for money”.

NO DEAL CHANGES

In order to keep down prices for Brits after Brexit, the Government has planned a number of changes:

  • No10 plans to allow 88% of imports into the UK to be tax-free if we leave the bloc without a deal.
  • Micheal Gove told the Commons that the government’s strategy will “maintain a mixture of tariffs and quotas” on 12 per cent of goods.
  • These will include beef, lamb, poultry and dairy and the move will “support farms and producers who have historically been protected through high EU tariffs in the past”.
  • Mr Gove also said the tariff drop would result in a 15 per cent reduction in the cost of honey from New Zealand, a 9 per cent cut in the cost of grapes from South America and a 7 per cent reduction in the cost of wine from Argentina.
  • While certain clothing shipped into the UK will be taxed at between 8 per cent and 12 per cent.
  • However, this will not apply to developing nations including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bolivia and Armenia.
  • In case of a No Deal, HGVs entering the UK market will enjoy lower tariffs to strike a “better balance” between the needs of home-grown producers and the British haulage industry.
  • The new tariff will be set at 10 per cent. It was previously set between 10 and 22 per cent in March.
  • There will not be an adjustment to tariffs on bioethanol – fuel made from crops – it will be maintained untill March. However, the duty will be not applied to as many products so that UK producers are supported.
 Mr Gove out-layed the plans in the report in the Commons today
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Mr Gove out-layed the plans in the report in the Commons today
 Boris Johnson is "confident" that Britain IS ready to leave the EU without a deal on October 31 - as Michael Gove laid out the Government's full plans today
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Boris Johnson is "confident" that Britain IS ready to leave the EU without a deal on October 31 - as Michael Gove laid out the Government's full plans todayCredit: Getty Images - Getty


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